NEW JERSEY BOATING SAFETY COURSE NEW JERSEY'S LEGAL REQUIREMENTS OF BOATING questions and answers with solutions 2025

Vessels that require Registration - ANSWER All vessels longer than 12 feet must be titled. In New Jersey, all titled vessels must be registered. In addition, any vessel that is mechanically propelled, regardless of length, must be registered. Vessels that are Exempt from Registration - ANSWER Non-powered vessels 12 feet or less in length A non-powered, inflatable vessel; a surfboard; a racing shell; or a tender used for no other purpose than direct transportation between a vessel and the shore A non-powered kayak or canoe A non-powered sailboat or vessel used exclusively on small lakes and ponds wholly within private lands Vessels properly registered in another state or documented vessels from another state that operate on New Jersey waters on a transient basis Where to get and store a registration card - ANSWER Vessel registration application forms are available from marinas, boat dealers, Motor Vehicle Commission field offices, or by writing to: The State of New JerseyMotor Vehicle CommissionP.O. Box 160Trenton, NJ 08666 Registration must be on board and available for inspection whenever vessel is operated How to display registration number - ANSWER Number must be painted, applied as a decal, or otherwise affixed to both sides of the bow.